Lungayngay (en. Spilling)

/luŋɡaŋɡaɪ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The term for the action of liquid spilling out of a container.

The spilling of oil on the floor posed a risk of slipping.

Ang lungayngay ng langis sa sahig ay nagdulot ng panganib na madulas.

An incident where something is accidentally spilled.

There was a spill of tea while he was transferring the cup.

Nagkaroon ng lungayngay ng tsaa habang siya ay naglilipat ng tasa.

Derived from the word 'lungay' meaning 'to spill' and 'ngay' which may refer to the current time.

spilling of water

Pouring of water or liquid from a container.

lungay-ngay ng tubig

throw

The action of tossing something from one place.

tapon

bizarre or unbelievable

Just strange with the hustle of life, but still so happy.

Lungayngay na lang sa abala ng buhay, pero ang saya-saya pa rin.

lacking substance or potentially pointless

Their strange talk seemed pointless.

Yung lungayngay na usapan nila, parang walang saysay.

acting smart but lacks knowledge

He just showed off in front of the audience, but he didn't know anything.

Naglungayngay lang siya sa harap ng audience, pero di naman siya marunong.